Nairobi Things to Do

 14 Reviews  A well worth trip is to the David Sheldrick Wildlife trust. If you are on Safari then you will see plenty of the wild herds of elephants later, but this will give you an insight into the problems... 

 23 Reviews  This modest monument in Nairobi National Park commemorates the founding of the park in 1946 - the first national park in Kenya, which opened the door for the subsequent proclamation of iconic parks... 

 5 Reviews  The Uhuru Park is the most popular recreational park in Nairobi, is a rich tapestry of strife and celebration in Kenya. The sight of soldiers resplendent in colorful uniforms and marching to music... 

 8 Reviews  The National Museum in Nairobi is a wonderful place to visit if you have some spare time. I was actually stuck in Nairobi due to flight issues, so I headed to the museum to see what was there. This... 

 7 Reviews  Many others here on VirtualTourist have written about this museum. I am not going to add any more to what they have said. While I will do is provide a list of links here for those who would like to... 

 5 Reviews  The trip through the Great Rift Valley is certainly spectacular and, believe it or not, the 14 hour drive is certainly well worth the effort. The Great Rift Valley in Kenya is well known as the domain... 

 5 Reviews  Crescent Island is situated on lake Naivasha and is actually a private game sanctuary. As mentioned earlier, you are able to do a walking safari here where you can get up close and personal with a... 

 5 Reviews  If you are short on time (or money) and do not wish to do a full safari, then Nairobi has its own small version right by the actual city. You can see a large number of animals, though some said this... 

 4 Reviews  As the name hintsd, this is mostly a conference and convention center (you will also see it as the motive of a 100 KSh bill) but the top floor has a platform where you have a good view of downtown... 

 2 Reviews  Visiting Animal Orphanage is nice half day trip and it's a must when in Nairobi. The admission is 800 shillings (7 €) including guide. Orphanage is not the same as the zoo is, here they prepare... 

 explore_discover Says:  This Park was established in 1921 as a zoological garden on a 91 hectare area, and formally declared a public park in 1925. Much like the other green spaces in... 

 CatherineReichardt Says:  Was this really the most expensive bonfire in history?Well, most probably not - although it was too good a title to pass up - as I am sure that equivalent (or... 

 croisbeauty Says:  The National Archives of Kenya is one of the few colonial styled buildings left in the city centre of Nairobi. It is situated right opposite to the Hilton hotel... 

 Mushurira Says:  After the promulgation of new constitution that was voted by Kenyan people, The country is back to election next year. Everybody hopes that no repeat of 2007/08... 

 Pasquello Says:  Entering the 4* Sentrim Hotel Boulevard Hotel at Harry Tuku Road (next to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel) you will find a desk near the reception. There you can ask... 

 greekcypriot Says:  A day trip to Lake Magadi to visit Olorgesailie in The Rift Valley for its prehistoric campsite. You will find a great variety of birds here.The shallow pools... 

 greekcypriot Says:  Kitengela is a small community supporting local artists and disabled artisans. It is the village that I visited where the Academy of the orphans study and live... 

 greekcypriot Says:  Go out and look for the Kenyan art and craft.I bought mine however from the duty free shops in Nairobi because I was on a mission trip and did not have time for... 

 greekcypriot Says:  Soweto is one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Nairobi.Safe if you pass by car.It is the place where you get a full picture of what poverty means!You will see... 

 greekcypriot Says:  Kibera, the largest slum in the capital, and you have to be careful here.You can pass only by car as it can be quite dangerous! Most of the people living here... 

 RblWthACoz Says:  If you like reptiles, there are plenty to view here. Especially all the numerous snakes that inhabit the areas. From mambas to cobras to crocodiles, they have a... 

 RblWthACoz Says:  ...in East Africa. In conjunction with the British Museum, the Nairobi Gallery is presenting a very unique and well put together (though small) collection of... 

 Nebbs Says:  Believe me or not, life is all about putting marks on a needy life so when you go back to your country you will be able to boast and show the people how much it...